Code simplifier
Plugin by anthropics · updated · ★ 44k
Code simplifier is an agent plugin for Claude Code from anthropics. It simplifies and refines recently modified code for clarity, consistency, and maintainability while preserving functionality. Code simplifier is published by anthropics on GitHub.
Install Code simplifier
Built from the published package, never by AI/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official
/plugin install code-simplifier@claude-plugins-officialType both lines inside Claude Code: the first adds the marketplace, the second installs the plugin.
Skills can run scripts on your machine. Some need an API key: check the README.
Last commit 2 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, 43,811 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
About Code simplifier
Code simplifier is a Claude Code agent published by anthropics in the official plugin marketplace. According to its declared description, it simplifies and refines code for clarity, consistency, and maintainability. It focuses on recently modified code and aims to keep the existing functionality intact.
The marketplace README explains how plugins are installed and structured. It does not describe this agent's internals, inputs or outputs, so the details here come only from the listing's declared description. The marketplace also notes that Anthropic does not control or verify what plugins include or whether they will work as intended. Developers who want help tidying recent code changes may find this entry useful, after reviewing the plugin before installing it.
Written from the project's README and checked against it.
What Code simplifier can do
- Simplify codeSimplifies and refines code for clarity, consistency, and maintainability.
- Preserve functionalityAims to refine code while preserving its functionality.
- Recent changes focusFocuses on recently modified code.
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Try asking
- Simplify the code I modified in this branch without changing behavior
- Refine recently changed files for clarity and consistency
- Make my latest edits more maintainable while keeping functionality intact
Good to know
- The marketplace notes that Anthropic does not control or verify plugin contents or behavior.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Code simplifier: common questions
What does Code simplifier do?
According to its declared description, it simplifies and refines code for clarity, consistency, and maintainability. It focuses on recently modified code.
Does Code simplifier change how code works?
The declared description says it preserves functionality while refining code. The source does not describe how it does this in detail.
Who publishes Code simplifier?
The listing shows anthropics as the publisher in the Claude Code plugins marketplace.
How do I install Code simplifier?
Inside Claude Code, add the marketplace with /plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official, then install the plugin with the second command shown above.
Is Code simplifier free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Code simplifier safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Code simplifier?
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